Assessment of the knowledge about HIV-infectious materials in Poland

• Authors: Krystian Ślusarz , Barbara Sobala-Szczygieł , Jerzy Jaroszewicz
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Malignancies were one of the earliest diagnosed manifestations that resulted in the description of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Most cancers in AIDS patients are associated with coinfection with oncogenic viruses. Knowledge and public awareness about HIV infectious materials are important elements in preventing the spread of HIV infections. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge about HIV infectious materials among three populations in Poland. A Poland-wide on-line survey was conducted and 2205 anonymous answers were analysed. Almost half of the answers came from students, of which 40% were medical students.

Keywords

EN

HIV infection; HIV infectious materials; Poland; survey

Discipline

• MEDICINE: MEDICINE

• Publisher: Scientific Publishing House „DARWIN”
• Journal: World News of Natural Sciences
• Year: 2019
• Volume: 27
• Pages: 38-49

Contributors

author

Krystian Ślusarz

• Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Silesia, Bytom, Poland

author

Barbara Sobala-Szczygieł

• Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Silesia, Bytom, Poland

author

Jerzy Jaroszewicz

• Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Silesia, Bytom, Poland

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